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An update on Ernie…

Posted on April 10, 2015 by dd

So, if you recall, I sold Ernie last Fall…  He went to a good home…  I’ve been keeping in touch with the person who bought him, and got these pictures a while ago….   Maybe I should hire him to … Continue reading →

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Neutral Start Switch for Ernie

Posted on October 30, 2012 by dd

Well, Ernie looks like he’s the front-runner for snow pushing this winter… I got the fuel leak issues resolved by putting a newer style shutoff valve on him, I put a set of lights, wheel weights and chains on him, and … Continue reading →

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…. and don’t forget Ernie!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by dd

Well, he’s gotten kinda short shrift, him being the first ANTIQUE tractor I have, AND the closest of the bunch to being a drive-able machine… So, with the permission of LTGal, I arranged to do a little something for Ernie … Continue reading →

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Restoration Plan Omega – or – Dreaming in Technicolor

Posted on June 4, 2012 by dd

Okay, since it’s already past 9:00 pm here, darkness is starting to set in and I haven’t had a chance (due to kidlet looking after and cleanup from supper and other various problems and distractions) to get out and play … Continue reading →

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Laid some “groundwork” yesterday…

Posted on June 4, 2012 by dd

Well, I spent a good chunk of yesterday “laying the groundwork” as it were (ha ha!) for the Plan… Got everything dug down 3 inches. I know, you guys, HOW am I supposed to dig a basement for my garage … Continue reading →

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Unloaded the new blade!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by dd

Kidlet #2 got here tonight for the weekend, so I was able to get out to the garage to unload the blade and frame, so HERE’S some pictures! So, looks like it needs a replacement scraper bar… Looks like the … Continue reading →

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Scored a blade for Ernie!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by dd

So, I’ve been trying to find a blade to put on Ernie, once I have him cleaned up a bit and running… So that NEXT winter, I can have a plowing tractor and a snow blowing tractor…  I’ve been TRYING … Continue reading →

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